He’s Here!
My baby boy has finally arrived! Nathan Andrew entered the world on October 12 at 2:35 a.m. I am in the process of writing my birthing story. Overall, everything went really well. My labor and delivery was as amazing as my pregnancy. I feel very blessed to have had such a wonderful experience both in pregnancy and in giving birth. I am now left with the task of figuring out how to be a mom. For no...
34 Weeks Pregnant
Its been two more weeks and I am in week 34 of pregnancy. I am constantly amazed at how fast the weeks are flying by. My baby boy will be here before I know it! For the most part, I am still feeling really good. The only pregnancy symptoms that are most bothersome for me are tiredness and shortness of breath. As my bump continues to grow, I am becoming increasingly concerned about the shortness of...
32 Weeks Pregnant
Now that I am past 30 weeks pregnant, I am seeing my doctor every 2 weeks. Things are going really well. It is encouraging when the doctor says, “perfect” after checking out me and the baby. In terms of the baby, he’s getting big! He now weighs about 4.8 lbs. and is an active one. I feel him move consistently throughout the day. He seems to become most active when I lie down at n...
Pregnancy Cravings
Throughout my pregnancy, I have taken special care to eat healthy and nourish my body (and baby) with things that are of nutritional value. I have, of course, had some cravings during pregnancy that have required a little indulgence....
30 Weeks Pregnant
Here I am! It is hard to believe that I am in week 30 of pregnancy! I am, for the most part, feeling really good. That is not to say that I do not still experience pregnancy symptoms....
Gifts for Baby Boy
My mother-in-law recently sent us the most adorable first gifts for our baby boy–bodysuits, onesies, and sleep n’ plays! She did an amazing job picking out a variety of styles fit for a boy. The items are from Target and feature some of the most trusted brands in baby clothing (Carter’s, Circo and Gerber). I also love that she bought multiple sizes so we have items that our littl...
Deciding to Use Cloth Diapers
About a month ago, a dear relative of mine asked me if I had considered using cloth diapers. I chuckled and said, “Yeah, for about a second and then I decided I don’t want my baby wearing plastic pants.” That was my idea of cloth diapers, which was based on one experience I had using them back in 2002 when I was a nanny for a young boy. Intrigued by her question, I went searching...
Baby Boy Nursery Ideas
I have to admit that in my search for some cool and unique nursery ideas for a boy, I came up rather short. There just wasn’t anything that I came across that “wowed” me. I do, however, love the following nursery themes for a boy: Nautical/Whales/Fishing/Underwater Vintage Cowboy The Great Outdoors/Log Cabin Curious George/Dr. Seuss/Favorite Children’s Picture Book or Chara...
It’s a Boy!
Well, it has been confirmed that we are having a baby boy! I was hoping for a little girl for the longest time, but am thrilled to be giving my husband a son. We were hoping not to find out the sex of the baby, but since an ultrasound is done every time I go to the doctor here in Germany, it seems inevitable that a little boy would make himself known. You know, because of his little “equipme...
Girl Nursery Ideas
In my search for nursery ideas, I came across some REALLY beautiful ideas for a baby girl nursery. Yes, most of them will incorporate traditional pink, but you may be pleasantly surprised by some of the lovely ways various shades of white are used. See what you think…...
